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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.54, 1,051.95 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.54, 1,051.95 and 409.14 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.54 : 1,051.95 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.54/1,051.95 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.54x = 1,051.95 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.54x = 430,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,394.82/701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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